The future of the American shopping mall is not guaranteed, but are Asian American malls doing better? Do you think shopping malls will fail or succeed in the coming years?
The latest Saks Luxury Pulse survey showed the first increase in luxury spending plans since the survey began tracking the metric in May 2022. Has the overall luxury growth opportunity become larger due to social media and other factors?
Sustainable products are here, but do consumers really care? What ways can companies convince consumers that sustainable products are worth their value and are not low quality?
McDonald’s plans to increase franchise royalty fees throughout North America for the first time in 29 years, and franchisees reportedly aren’t happy about it. How would you weigh the benefits and risks of this move?
H&M is the latest fashion retailer in the U.K. to charge to return online purchases amid a broader push across retail to tackle escalating return costs. Has it become more evident that charging for shipping has to be a primary way to reduce the cost of returns?
The cost of returns is weighing on retailers’ bottom lines, to the point where 67% said they generally make back less than half the value of returned items. What do you think the best approach to fighting promotion and returns fraud is for retailers?
Despite a number of reports predicting a softer holiday season, Halloween spending is expected to reach the double-digits this year. Will Halloween spending’s momentum continue in the years ahead?
At the end of August, Nasdaq reported that though many companies are struggling, there are three retail stocks to consider that will hold or increase their value. What can other retailers learn from these top three retail companies?
The Container Store’s CEO is voluntarily taking a 10% pay cut to help cover the cost of higher salaries for staff. What do you think of the pros and cons of such a tactic on employee and C-level morale?
Retail employees are leaving their jobs at an alarming rate. What ways can stores ensure safer work environments and prepare their employees for the shifting times?
